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Method and tool for palletizing mixed load products

US9914601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2017
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/025
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The problem of the lag time in picking and dropping mixed load products during a palletization process is solved by using a tool having i) a gripping member that can be partially closed in a first fast movement while it is moved by a robot towards a product and then closed onto the product in a second shorter movement and ii) a product abutting plate that is movable in unison with the tool in opposite direction thereof as the tool is moved by a robot towards and away the mixed load pallet.

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